Jul 1, 2008

Have you spent time in Makiki lately? Makiki is a beautiful oasis in the center of urban Honolulu and the Office of Representative Della Au Delatti is working in partnership with the City & County of Honolulu and the Friends of the Makiki Library to reintroduce you to Makiki with a 2 day celebration.

This celebration is called "Rediscover Makiki! Sunset in the Park". It happens on July 24, 4 pm to 10 pm and July 26, 10 am to 10 pm at Makiki District Park. This event will be full of ono food, local entertainment, movies in the park, activities for keiki and adults as well as farmers and crafters marketplaces. No admission will be charged!

Featured activities include:

Makiki Community Library Tours to celebrate the re-opening of the Makiki library.

Honolulu Sustainability Fair to learn more about technological advances and what Hawaii is doing in the area of energy and sustainability.

Hui O Makiki's Citizens' Resource Center: Makiki's citizen action group will help you navigate the governments many services.

Recreational Park Activities including a basketball tournament and a synchronized swimming performance.

Entertainment: Storytellers, magicians, clowns, and musicians.

The goal of Rediscover Makiki is to share the vision for a better greener future and re-introduce residents to the newly renovated Makiki Community Library while building awareness about all the wonderful programs and facilities available at Makiki Park.

Thank you to Rediscover Makiki coordinator, Ms. B. Fo, for sharing this wonderful information with us. fo@capitol.hawaii.gov-------------------------p.s. Also visit http://noodlefo.etsy.com for "jewelry with just the right amount of sparkle"